the Taildragger

Heritage Air Flight School offers taildragger certifications in a Cessna 140 and 170B.  Highly qualified pilots may rent the aircraft after a checkout. 

Spin training is also offered for pilots needing this certification. 

The Cessna 140

The  Cessna 140 was one of the most successful postwar light aircraft in the US.  Introduced in 1946, it was designed to fill the need of the anticipated post-war boom of the aviation industry.  Nearly 8,000 were built between 1946 and 1951, and more than 2,500 remain on the FAA register today.

 Cessna 170B is a tail-dragging favorite in general aviation history due to its Fowler flaps and improved wing design.  Excellent for short-field performance and backcountry flying, it blends rugged capability, a robust build, and classic style. This versatile aircraft has solidified itself as a LEGEND in vintage aircraft models.  

The Cessna 195A 

 The Cessna 195 is a single radial engine powered, conventional landing gear equipped, general aviation aircraft manufactured by Cessna between 1947 and 1954.  The 195 model was also used by the United States Air Force, United States Army, and Army National Guard as a light transport and utility aircraft. 

Radial engines 

Smoother operations:  Radial engines are great at producing consistent power.   This consistency helps the engine to run smoother.

Tougher & easier maintenance : 

The simple design makes the radial engine less vulnerable to damage.  Its also much easier to complete maintenance tasks and routine check-up.

Cost :

 Radial engines’ parts, repair costs, & maintenance costs are inexpensive. in comparison to more modern engines.

Drag : As the cylinders are clearly exposed to the airflow during flight, drag increases considerably.

Visibility :  The pilot may experience visibility problems during landings and when taxiing the plane due to the huge single engine located near the nose of aircrafts.

Cooling : It is more difficult to ensure adequate cooling air in a buried engine installation.  Many radial engines rely on often messy oil-cooling.